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[By Jennifer Cook, for Financial Independence Hub] As Canadians face year-end decisions on investments, taxes, and RRSPs, we at Co-operators have identified common gaps in financial preparedness stemming from the spread of money myths. There are many myths that can derail planning, but I’d like to talk about the top seven and offer a remedy in … Read more
[By Daniel Calabretta, Investment Executive] With interest rates likely to rise further in the coming months, some financial institutions may be more reluctant to lend, believing some borrowers might struggle to keep up with monthly payments.
[By Jacqueline Power, Advisor’s Edge] As real estate prices soar in Canada, the government is looking at ways to cool the market while helping new buyers purchase their first home. Ontario is expanding its foreign buyers’ tax and many are watching the April 7 federal budget for additional measures to address affordability. As spring approaches … Read more
If you’re like many Canadians, you know that you should have an investment strategy, but you’re not sure how to develop a plan. You might have the basics of a plan, but you aren’t sure if the plan will cover your longer-term financial goals. You might have heard that you should diversify your investments, but … Read more
[By Pat Mertz Esswein, Kiplinger] Financial rules of thumb circle around the internet like flotsam caught in an eddy. We scrutinized five particularly persistent ones to see how they hold up. Our conclusion: Most have merit as a starting point for setting a financial goal. But depending on your personal circumstances, you may benefit from … Read more
[By Alicia Adamczyk, Lifehacker] There is no one right answer to the omnipresent question of the basic budget, but here’s a few bits of wisdom for any financial planner.
[By Rob Carrick, The Globe and Mail] Hard lessons in personal finance have rained down on us since the pandemic began. The Pandemic Personal Finance Update has tried to keep track of them. The first instalment appeared March 23 and covered falling stocks and “wartime budgets” for families. Later editions looked at topics such as … Read more
There have been a lot of transitions in my household over the past year, with more yet to come. Some of these Big Life Events have been long anticipated and much celebrated; others have simply arrived out of the blue, and have ushered in as much joy as a bunion. One thing these events have … Read more
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